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2016 Classic

Arcade space-combat action with Fox McCloud and his team, where the Arwing transforms into a Walker and other vehicles. The dual-screen GamePad and TV setup offers an unusual control scheme that separates aiming from flying.

What defines Star Fox Zero:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Lavish presentation

The closest matches for Star Fox Zero are Mega Man 8, Mega Man 11 and Blazing Star. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Star Fox Zero special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Mega Man 8

96 %

1996 PlayStation

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A classic run-and-gun platformer where Mega Man defeats eight robot masters and takes their weapons. The PlayStation entry brings a colorful cartoon look, animated cutscenes and varied stages with boss fights.

Blazing Star

Challenging difficulty

A classic Neo Geo horizontal space shooter with prerendered pseudo-3D sprites and fast arcade pacing. As the sequel to Pulstar, it delivers tough boss fights, tight dodging and charged weapon mechanics.

Nex Machina

Lavish presentation

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter from Housemarque and Eugene Jarvis built around high scores, precise dodging and short, intense runs. Voxel explosions and tight controls make every run a spectacle.

Velocity 2X

Lavish presentation

A fast sci-fi game that blends top-down shoot-'em-up stages with quick platforming and teleport-based puzzle sections. It's all about speed, precise control and chasing best times.

Mega Man X8

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2.5D run-and-gun platformer where you pick a team of three Maverick Hunters, tackle bosses in any order and steal their weapons. The lunar adventure adds team swapping, armor upgrades and high-speed action.

Tempest 2000

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast arcade tube shooter where you glide a claw-shaped ship around the rim of neon geometric levels, blasting waves of enemies. Pounding techno music and particle effects turn this update of the classic into an intense reflex test.

Resogun

Lavish presentation

A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.

Gravity Circuit

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D action platformer in the vein of Mega Man X, where Kai uses a grappling power and gravity abilities to hurl robots through stages and boss fights. Fluid combat, crisp pixel art and a driving soundtrack.

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